48-Hour Challenge 2025

The 48-Hour Challenge is our annual celebration of Central College spirit and an opportunity to bring the Central community together all around the world! You can join the festivities by sharing pictures and messages on social media, wearing your favorite Central gear or by making a gift to the Journey Scholarship Fund. The campaign kicks off officially at Noon CDT on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and ends at Noon on Thursday, August 28, 2025. 

The 48-Hour Challenge giving day all goes to the Journey Scholarship Fund to support the students on campus, and helping relieve the financial burden of attending college. Each new admitted student receives a minimum $1,000 Journey Scholarship.

The Central experience is built on long-lasting, meaningful relationships. So what better time to celebrate these connections than now? Those who donate to Central provide ongoing resources that are crucial to the success of the college and our students. Whether you support scholarships, academics, athletics or campus improvements, your support makes a real difference.

Because the 48-Hour Challenge is only for 2 days, we encourage you to make your gift online. This ensures your gift qualifies for matches and challenges taking place throughout the day. Visit hoorah.central.edu/48hourchallenge on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 through Thursday, August 28, 2025, from Noon to Noon and give to the Journey Scholarship Fund.

To give by phone, call 641-628-5154.
Gifts can be mailed ahead of time to: Central College, Office of Advancement, 812 University Street, Pella, IA 50219.

Many employers match charitable donations to higher education. To find out if your employer (or your spouse's employer) has a matching gift program, visit central.edu/match. If your company does match your gift, please email development@central.edu to have this count towards the 48-Hour Challenge!

Our giving staff is happy to help. Contact us at 641-628-5154 or development@central.edu.